Charge of the Light Brigade

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The Charge of the Light Brigade was a military action undertaken by British light cavalry against Russian forces during the Battle of Balaclava in the Crimean War, resulting in many casualties to the cavalry. On 25 October 1854, the Light Brigade, led by Lord Cardigan, mounted a frontal assault against a Russian artillery battery which was well-prepared with excellent fields of defensive fire. The charge was the result of a misunderstood order from the commander-in-chief, Lord Raglan, who had intended the Light Brigade to attack a different objective for which light cavalry was better suited, to prevent the Russians from removing captured guns from overrun Turkish positions. The Light Brigade made its charge under withering direct fire and reached its target, scattering some of the gunners, but was forced to retreat immediately.

1854  Wikimedia, Wikidata
battle, cavalry charge, 

112th reconnaissance ships, SM UB-7, Smetlivyy, 

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Thomas Jones Barker, Return Through the Valley of Death, 1876; engraving by Butterworth & Heath 1878, for The Art JournalThomas Jones Barker, Return Through the Valley of Death, 1876; engraving by Butterworth & Heath 1878, for The Art Journal
One of the 600 - geograph.org.uk - 5476501 (cropped)One of the 600 - geograph.org.uk - 5476501 (cropped)
Portrayal of Lord Cardigan (uncredited performer), who led the British cavalry chargePortrayal of Lord Cardigan (uncredited performer), who led the British cavalry charge
Painting by Henry_Brabazon_UrmstonPainting by Henry_Brabazon_Urmston
Intertitle card in 1912 The Charge of the Light BrigadeIntertitle card in 1912 The Charge of the Light Brigade
The Light Brigade at Balaclava. Wellcome L0003925The Light Brigade at Balaclava. Wellcome L0003925
John Dryden served with the 11th Prince Albert`s Own Hussars during the Crimean War. He was wounded during the Charge of the Light Brigade, suffering 27 lance woundsJohn Dryden served with the 11th Prince Albert's Own Hussars during the Crimean War. He was wounded during the Charge of the Light Brigade, suffering 27 lance wounds
CatonWoodvilleLightBrigadeCatonWoodvilleLightBrigade
Mine is not to wonder why but to do and die!Mine is not to wonder why but to do and die!
Thomas Jones Barker, The Charge of the Light Brigade, 1877, Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, ShrivenhamThomas Jones Barker, The Charge of the Light Brigade, 1877, Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, Shrivenham
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commonsimageThomas Jones Barker, Return Through the Valley of Death, 1876; engraving by Butterworth & Heath 1878, for The Art Journal Commons
commonsimageOne of the 600 - geograph.org.uk - 5476501 (cropped) Commons
commonsimagePortrayal of Lord Cardigan (uncredited performer), who led the British cavalry charge Commons
commonsimagePainting by Henry_Brabazon_Urmston Commons
commonsimageIntertitle card in 1912 The Charge of the Light Brigade Commons
commonsimageThe Light Brigade at Balaclava. Wellcome L0003925 Commons
commonsimageJohn Dryden served with the 11th Prince Albert's Own Hussars during the Crimean War. He was wounded during the Charge of the Light Brigade, suffering 27 lance wounds Commons
commonsimageCatonWoodvilleLightBrigade Commons
commonsimageMine is not to wonder why but to do and die! Commons
commonsimageThomas Jones Barker, The Charge of the Light Brigade, 1877, Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, Shrivenham Commons
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